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Ingredients

  • 3 -4 large potatoes
  • 1 large onion
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons shortening or 2 1/2 tablespoons bacon grease

Method

  • Peel potatoes and slice potatoes lengthwise almost all the way to the bottom of the potato, then turn potato and slice all the way through the potato.
  • You will get french fried potatoe slices.
  • (Or slice how you like them) As you slice your potatoes put them in a bowl of cold water to cover.
  • Peel onion and cut in half then in slices.
  • Heat shortening in skillet over medium high heat until hot.
  • Drain potatoes and pat dry with a paper towel.
  • Put potatoes in a skillet and add onions and salt and pepper for seasoning.
  • Fry potatoes and onions in shortening for Aprox.
  • 10 minutes covered without turning, until they are browned.
  • Uncover and turn potatoes and fry another 10 or 15 minutes until nicely browned.